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Quality Control

Hybrid in Tres Cantos·Full-time·Added 1 month ago (last checked 8 Oct)

Thales

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Overview

Work mode
Hybrid, Tres Cantos
Contract
Full-time
Spanish
Fluent
English
Required
Other languages
French
Benefits
Private health insurance, flexible pay plan

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Skills

This job advert was originally written in Spanish.

Requirements

What we're looking for

Minimum professional experience between 1 and 3 years.

English (customer interface). French will be valued.

Previous position recommended: experience in Manufacturing or Design departments.

Knowledge of hardware inspection and technical aspects of electronic products will be valued.

Knowledge of European Space Agency quality standards for SW and HW projects will be valued, as well as applicable documents of the Quality Management System for Quality Assurance activities.

Ability to learn electronic tools as a user (MRP...)

Languages

Spanish mandatory, knowledge of English and/or French will be valued

Pay & benefits

What you'll get

  • Flexible working hours, from 8:00 to 9:30 and from 16:30 to 18:00.

  • Thales Concilia: a set of benefits and services, some free and others at reduced prices.

  • Free and healthy canteen.

  • Enjoy discounts and special promotions on products and services thanks to Club Ahorro.

  • 22 working days of vacation, 6 personal days and closing days at Christmas and Easter that do not count against vacation days.

  • Thales Flex: personalized flexible compensation plan in which you can choose how to allocate your salary (health insurance, childcare vouchers, transportation and training).

  • Annual bonus.

  • Payment of social benefits.

  • Thales Sharing Program: become a Thales shareholder.

  • Pension plan with monthly contributions in your favor.

  • Wellness plan: topical webinars and access to our company clubs.

  • Medical and physiotherapy service at the workplace.

  • We continuously create an inclusive, respectful and cooperative environment.

The role

The mission of the HW Quality Control is to carry out the inspection, analysis and qualification tasks of Thales Alenia Space products in Spain as required by their manager, ensuring compliance with the established quality requirements.

What you'll do

Carry out quality inspection of both products manufactured by TASE and products and components purchased or subcontracted.

Verify and approve the applicable configuration for the manufacturing of each product and produce the corresponding delivered product report.

Control the quality of subcontractor and supplier products.
Ensure compliance with applicable quality standards for company products and procedures. Correct possible errors and prevent their recurrence.

Collaborate in updating quality standards and optimizing manufacturing processes.

How you'll work

The position may require occasional travel to customer or subcontractor facilities.

Hiring process

Online application, recruiter review, one or more interviews with the recruiter and hiring manager, then offer 1 interview

About Thales

Thales is a global technology leader serving the Defense, Aerospace, Ground Transportation, and Security markets. With operations in 68 countries and over 81,000 employees, the group generated revenues of €18.4 billion in 2024. Thales designs and develops electrical and digital systems, including critical mission-critical information systems, for a wide range of applications from defense to civil aviation.

In Spain, Thales has a significant presence with offices in Madrid and Barcelona, employing over 1,000 people. The Spanish operations focus on engineering, cybersecurity, and digital services, offering a multicultural environment where international professionals can develop their careers. Thales is known for its strong commitment to talent development, offering international mobility opportunities and a wide range of technical and business roles, making it an attractive employer for professionals looking to relocate to Spain.

Industry
Defense and Electronics
Founded
1893
Employees
50,000–100,000
Headquarters
Meudon, France
In Spain
Madrid, Barcelona

Good to know if you are moving

  • Thales offers international mobility programs and a multicultural work environment, with English often used as the working language in its Spanish operations.
  • The company has a strong commitment to talent development, with structured graduate programs and internships (e.g., the 'Young Talent 2026-2027' program) that are open to international candidates.
  • Spain is a key hub for Thales' digital and cybersecurity activities, with the Madrid Delivery Center being a major engineering and innovation center.
  • Thales provides visa and relocation support for international hires, including assistance with work permits and the relocation process.
  • The company's Spanish operations are involved in high-tech sectors such as cybersecurity, digital identity, and aerospace, offering engineers and IT professionals the opportunity to work on cutting-edge projects.

In their own words

About the company & team

Location: Madrid Tres Cantos, SpainA Joint Venture between Thales (67%) and Leonardo (33%), Thales Alenia Space is a global space manufacturer delivering, for more than 40 years, high-tech solutions for telecommunications, navigation, Earth Observation, environmental management, exploration, science and orbital infrastructures. Thanks to our diversity of skills, talents and cultures, our customers (governments, institutions, space agencies, telecommunications operators), therefore have Space to Connect, Secure & Defend, Observe & Protect, Explore, Travel & Navigate.Thales in Spain is a leader in technological solutions applied to Defence, Aeronautics, Security, Transportation and Space and, furthermore, is a global centre for excellence in Space, Security of Critical Infrastructures and Transportation. With a turnover of €320 million and a staff of 1,200, it exports approximately 40% of its total production principally to the Middle East, North Africa and Latin America.

Additional information

At Thales Alenia Space we provide CAREERS and not only jobs. With Thales Alenia Space employing around 8,900 employees in 10 countries with 17 sites in Europe and a plant in the US, our mobility policy enables employees each year to develop their careers at home and abroad. Thales Alenia Space sees space as a new horizon, helping to build a better, more sustainable life on Earth #SpaceForLife. Great journeys start here,

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